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NJ Tort Paralegal Job Description
We are seeking a 100% REMOTE Paralegal to provide support for 9 Tort Attorneys in our New Jersey Staff Legal offices. The ideal candidate will enjoy a high-volume, paperless environment that is both dynamic and rewarding. Our collaborative, team-oriented legal support team is passionate about insurance defense. The Paralegal for this position shall support critical activities which may include drafting discovery responses, drafting pleadings, motions, affidavits, correspondence, reports, briefs, memorandums, summaries and additional supporting documentation as needed. Additional key responsibilities include:
- Utilizes appropriate software to timely prepare correspondence, reports, briefs, motions, pleadings, discovery and other documents
- Creates/edits court documents consistent with New Jersey court requirements
- Support Attorneys on cases and serve as liaison with clients, claims, local courts, and counsel
- Maintain a minimal billing requirement of 1100 hours per year
- Draft pleadings, motions, responses to discovery requests, and targeted discovery activities
- Support our PIP staff with typing and document filing as needed
- Follow-up with clients to obtain information needed to respond to discovery and signatures on verifications for discovery
- Communication with claim partners to obtain information needed to respond to discovery
- Collaborate with our attorneys, clients, and opposing counsel via phone and email
- Draft background facts and applicable law in support of discovery motions and compiling and organizing exhibits and relevant documents to support motions
- Produce large volumes of documents to opposing counsel and experts via various links, CDs, and zip drives
- Compile and organize exhibits and relevant documents for trial
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Paralegal within a paperless insurance defense law office or corporate department. Paralegal Certification is beneficial but not required
- Minimum of 1 year of trial preparation experience is preferred but not required
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated success organizing large volumes of documents and information during discovery, motion preparation, and trial preparation
- Successful candidates will have experience in a high-volume litigation environment with experience in document production, discovery preparation, Outlook calendar maintenance, and data maintenance for clients.
. Strong working knowledge of New Jersey court systems
- Strong multi-tasking, organizational and time management skills
- Proficiency with case management software
- Strong familiarity with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint)
- Ability to meet productivity targets in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Excellent organizational skills, especially regarding prioritizing work activities for multiple attorneys
- Must be able to manipulate electronic documents such as TIF, PDF, and JPG formats
Internet Connectivity Requirement for Remote Positions: For 100% remote positions, we require that (1) you have high speed broadband cable internet service with minimum upload/download speeds of 3Mbps/30Mbps and (2) your Internet provider supplied device is to be hardwired to the Hartford issued router and/or computer. To confirm whether your Internet system has sufficient speeds, please visit http://www.speedtest.net from your personal computer.
Compensation
The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is:
$63,200 - $94,800Equal Opportunity Employer/Sex/Race/Color/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age
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Skills Required
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a paralegal within a paperless insurance defense law office or corporate department
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience organizing large volumes of documents and information during discovery, motion preparation, and trial preparation
- Experience in a high-volume litigation environment
- Experience with document production and discovery preparation
- Experience with Outlook calendar maintenance and client data maintenance
- Strong working knowledge of New Jersey court systems
- Proficiency with case management software
- Strong familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Strong multitasking, organizational, and time management skills
- Ability to meet productivity targets in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Ability to prioritize work for multiple attorneys
- Ability to manipulate TIF, PDF, and JPG electronic documents
- Minimum of 1 year of trial preparation experience
- Paralegal certification
- High-speed broadband internet with minimum upload/download speeds of 3Mbps/30Mbps for remote work
The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with matching plus an additional company contribution, alongside an employee stock purchase plan and no‑cost financial planning, signals robust long‑term savings support. HSAs/FSAs and related financial tools further strengthen overall financial well‑being.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — At least 25 days of PTO to start, options to buy or roll over time, and paid parental leave indicate broad time‑off support. Paid leave for organ and bone marrow donation and generous disability coverage extend protection for significant life events.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical, dental, and vision options with the company covering most medical and dental premiums reflect strong core health coverage. Wellness programs, fitness reimbursements, well‑being credits, and accessible behavioral health services expand depth and accessibility.
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